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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,145.60, 561,218.40 and 333,710.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,145.60, 561,218.40 and 333,710.40 is: 500,565.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,145.60 : 561,218.40 = 333,710.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,145.60/561,218.40 = 333,710.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,145.60x = 561,218.40 × 333,710.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,145.60x = 187,284,416,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,284,416,751.36/374,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,565.60

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